Sunday, November 03, 2002

E. F. Schumacher. "Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius -- and a lot of courage -- to move in the opposite direction." [Quotes of the Day] 11:04:29 AM

Fold-away home. Popular Science documents a proposed "storable summer home:" Most people pack up the summer house come fall, but designer Michael Jantzen foresees a time when they'll pack it away instead. Jantzen's concept Hide Away house, made predominantly of fabric, folds up for storage. Yet it features all the comforts of home, including hot water, electricity, a bathroom, and heat. During the off-season, hard shells store the water-gathering devices, solar panels, sewage treatment tanks, and other off-the-grid necessities, as well as the fabric walls and ceilings. Everything fits into the back of a pickup truck... 1. Windows would be clear vinyl 2. Nylon or canvas fabric ceilings would be supported by baby-buggy-style framing 3. The shells would be made out of a plywood subtrate covered by a metal laminate Link Discuss [Boing Boing Blog] This would be a nice option for the nomadic lifestyle.  Rather than living in a cramped, camper-trailer, just pop up this thing when you get where you're going. 11:03:44 AM